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Scott Pullen

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Fitness and Nutrition Specialist for dotFIT , LLC
NASM Master Instructor
NASM CPT, CES, PES
BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics
MS Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Rehab Sciences focus

Trainer and educator in the fitness industry since 1993


Being a natural bodybuilder made Scott learn and apply nutrition, exercise and supplementation in a way many may never need to, but it fueled a career in the fitness industry that has spanned over 20 years. Scott left an early career path in clinical and public health nutrition to focus on those seeking health promotion and fitness. Scott has developed and implemented individual training programs to thousands of clients, been a nutrition consultant to the NY Yankees and been a presenter and writer for numerous fitness companies and publications. Scott has been a Master Instructor for NASM since 1997, and is the Exercise and Nutrition Specialist for dotFIT, as well as Director of Sponsorship.



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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

    "Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article

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    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

    "This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time

    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.

    More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article

  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    What vitamins are recommended for women in their 30s?
    What supplements, if any, one should take are affected not only by diet, but by one’s desired...  Full Post
  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    How is high iron level treated?
    High blood iron, hemochromatosis, has two types: primary and secondary. Primary hemochromatosis is...  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.

    Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article

  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen approved the following answer:
    What is foam rolling -also known as self-myofascial release (SMR)?

    It is a form of self-administered (inflicted?) flexibility. A foam roller is used to slowly roll over tight and/or aggravated tissue, mush like a masseuse pushing through tight muscles. While slowly rolling, you are feeling for areas that register more sensitivity or pain. These areas are typically in

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  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    What is foam rolling -also known as self-myofascial release (SMR)?

    It is a form of self-administered (inflicted?) flexibility. A foam roller is used to slowly roll over tight and/or aggravated tissue, mush like a masseuse pushing through tight muscles. While slowly rolling, you are feeling for areas that register more sensitivity or pain. These areas are typically in

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  • Tracy Sarrazin
    Tracy Sarrazin posted on Scott Pullen’s wall:
    Is it possible to have a healthy BMI if you have more muscle mass than fat? I weigh about 300lbs now would like to get down to around 250lbs and see how things look. I’m also 6’5” tall.
  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    What vitamins are recommended for women in their thirties?

    What supplements, if any, one should take are affected not only by diet, but by one’s desired health outcome. Supplements (as the name implies), are just that, a supplement to one’s diet. Achieving ideal nutrient intake from food alone is difficult in practice and is influenced by food choices, calorie

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  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    Is strontium citrate safe and effective?

    Yes. The element strontium may conjure up images of radioactive isotopes from radioactive fallout in the 50s, but elementally stable strontium is used in toothpaste for sensitive teeth, to treat bone pain and in the treatment of osteoporosis. It is safe in supplemental intake levels of up to 680mg

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    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    What's a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes?
    The salt, butter and cream of many mashed potato recipes can really wreak havoc on your healthy eating plans. Try using garlic to add flavor instead of salt. I have also seen recipes using low-sodium chicken broth to add flavor. In place of butter and cream, try using low-fat sour cream....  Full Post
  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    How can I make a healthy holiday pie?
    When making delicious foods in a healthier version, such as pies, it is about finding and using lower calorie/fat/sugar options whenever possible. For a pie, the first place to start is with the crust. Generally, if it’s flakey, it is full of fat. Try a graham cracker crust instead or look...  Full Post
  • Scott Pullen
    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    Does turkey really put you to sleep?
    This is definitely a myth; in fact, we often recommend turkey or chicken and pasta as a team's pre-meal before big games.

    It is often said that the post-meal nap during holiday get-togethers is due to the tryptophan in turkey. While turkey does have an appreciable amount, so do many other meats. The more...  Full Post
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    Scott Pullen of dotFIT answered:
    Is it better to eat salad before or after your meal?

    This appears to be more of a cultural issue than a scientific one. Many European countries customarily eat the salad after the main meal, while Americans tend to eat it before. I suppose the case could be made that eating a salad prior to the main course may allow one to fill up sooner and eat less

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